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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Psychology, Behavioral Sciences."”.
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The Relationally-Centered Integrated Behavioral Health Model: Exploring Holistic Patient Health Outcomes
… outcomes of the Relationally-Centered Integrated Behavioral Health Model (RCIBH), an IPC model that strives to provide all patients and their families with behavioral health services, regardless of the presenting problem. The following document is divided into six manuscripts: (a) an introduction …
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Predictors of discharge against medical advices from US general hospitals, 1988-2006.
Predictors of discharge against medical advices from US general hospitals, 1988-2006.
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Minority Bias in Supervisor Ratings: Comparing Subjective Ratings and Objective Measures of Job Performance
Supervisor ratings of job performance and objective sales performance were examined to better understand the causes of observed differences in performance ratings between Men and Women and Caucasians and African-Americans. Sex and race did not significantly predict subjective ratings of job …
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An investigation of non-spatial cognitive abilities in an asocial corvid, the Clark's nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana)
<p>A great deal of research suggests that the cognitive abilities of birds in the family Corvidae (crows and jays) are comparable in many aspects to that of apes. Scientists have posited competing hypotheses to explain how complex cognitive abilities arise in a species or group of animals. One such …
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Evaluation of Sequential Presentation without Extinction for the Treatment of Food Selectivity
Sequential presentation (i.e., differential reinforcement of alternative behavior) is a widely used procedure to increase consumption of non-preferred foods in children with food selectivity (e.g., Allison et al., 2012; Anderson & McMillan, 2001; Kern & Marder, 1996; Najdowski, Wallace, Doney, & …
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Neurobehavioral Mechanisms Supporting the Generalization of Learned Fear in Humans
… conditioned learning and the production of behavioral responses, most notably the amygdala. These results reveal the importance of stimulus-specific factors in fear learning and generalization, provide support for anatomically constrained models of fear generalization, and contribute to the …
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Motivational Goals of Seattle Homeowners Related to Their Yards: Implications for Ecosystem Service Assessments and Behavioral Appeals
… urban homeowners may be more responsive to behavioral appeals that highlight opportunities to care for in-group members, to feel secure in one’s immediate environment, and to personally connect with nature.
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Abusive Supervision and Group-Level Perceptions: Looking at the Social Context of Abuse in the Workplace
Abusive supervision refers to an employee’s perceptions of negative interactions with one’s supervisor that are threatening in a non-physical way. Abusive supervision has been shown to have a negative impact on the individual as well as the organization. However, there is little known about how the …
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The objectivity demand: experiences and behaviors of psychologists in capital case evaluations
Mental health professionals who work in the legal system are bound by ethical standards to practice objectively and to leave personal beliefs and opinions out of their work; however, whether objectivity is practiced is an empirical question. This series of studies was designed to examine the effect …
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The Influence of Social Norms on Attitudes Toward Help Seeking Behavior of College Undergraduates at a Major Midwestern University
Research has shown that college student wellness is a priority among administrators and mental health professionals on college campuses. There is mounting concern surrounding the emerging mental health issues that plague college age individuals. Researchers have made effort to provide explanation …
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Social Behavior and Cognitive Bias in the Domestic Dog (Canis familiaris)
Investigation of individual differences in behavior has increased in recent decades, with implications for both applied and basic science. Research with species that have evolved alongside humans presents an opportunity to improve understanding and welfare simultaneously. This dissertation first …
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Movements, dive behavior and trophic ecology of leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in the northwest Atlantic
<p>The endangered leatherback turtle is a highly migratory predator that feeds exclusively on gelatinous zooplankton. Leatherbacks spend most of their lives submerged or offshore, and their at-sea biology (particularly that of males and sub-adults) is poorly understood throughout much of their …
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Flatfish stock enhancement: Examining conditioning strategies to promote success
<p>Conditioning is the process of providing individuals reared for stock enhancement with some degree of "wild" experience prior to release. Flatfish trained for "wild" conditions may more easily and successfully transition to natural environments. This dissertation identifies strategies that …
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The effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Multiple randomized clinical trials have shown that cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) are evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, additional research should verify the effectiveness of CPT and PE in conditions more reflective of …
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Predicting Adherence to Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer Using Protection Motivation Theory
Objective: Review of the literature suggests that there is a gap in understanding the psychosocial factors affecting adherence to Aromatase Inhibitors (AI). The aim of this study is to identify and assess the factors affecting adherence to Aromatase Inhibitor Theory in breast cancer patients using …
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Generalization of Social Skills Training on Disruptive Classroom Behavior
… (SST) alone with three teacher-facilitated behavioral strategies to promote generalization. These included: 1) brief direct instruction of social skills with a visual prompt (i.e., positively-stated social skills rules visibly posted in the classroom), 2) verbal prompts, and 3) contingent …